Now a physician, a former sponsored child in the Dominican Republic developed his interest in medicine through World Vision health programs.
News & Stories
Voices
Cooking for better nutrition in Nicaragua
When it comes to children’s nutrition, food quality is more important than quantity. Malnutrition can still limit a child’s development and weaken the immune system. See how new recipes and cooking techniques are helping to keep children healthy in Nicaragua!
Prayers
Iraq prayer points: Mosul offensive
Fighting is increasing around Mosul, Iraq, endangering more civilians. Pray with us for children, families, humanitarians, and leaders.
Voices
Dennis The Prescott: I believe in a HungerFree world
Today, October 16, is World Food Day. We’re celebrating food because we believe that everyone deserves food for today and for tomorrow. After visiting Kenya with us this summer, food blogger Dennis The Prescott shares what this means to him.
Voices
Smartphones and gas stoves in rural Rwanda
When you think of rural farming communities in Africa, do you picture technologies like smartphones and kitchens with gas stoves? Find out how innovative technologies are changing the way people farm and cook in Rwanda!
Voices
Banana pancakes and prayer
Josephine in Uganda makes 650 banana pancakes every Sunday and sells them at church for a penny each. She raises her 13 children and grandchildren on that income: $6.50 a week. See what it’s like to make this recipe, and how love and prayer keep her going.
From the Field
World Vision uses innovative technology to help bring hope to families
Mobile apps, computers, and solar energy are commonplace, but World Vision is using this same technology to transform remote communities around the world.
From the Field
Behind the curtain: Best, worst places in the world to be a girl
Research on the best and worst places in the world to be a girl. Read on for infographics with gender inequality stats from around the world.
From the Field
Stories from Hurricane Matthew: ‘I miss my bed’
Hear from 4-year-old Sophie and her family who had to evacuate their Valdosta, Georgia, home because of Hurricane Matthew.
Change Makers
How to use technology to be kind
Let’s flip the switch on cyberbullying and instead use technology to make your kids’ world a kinder place. Find out how you can help kindness go viral!
Prayers
Praying the Psalms: Pray for Latin America
Violence, disease, and disasters plague many families in Latin America. Join us in praying Psalm 46:1 over the people of this region.
Voices
Can screen time make the world a better place?
As a mom who makes her living on the screen, Claire Díaz-Ortiz applauds parents who have their kids avoid screen time entirely. But she doesn’t aspire to be them.
